Rasario Sam Gennaro

Rosario “Sam” Gennaro passed away July 4, 2011 in Orange Park, FL at the age of 83. He was born to William and Viola Gennaro on May 22, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY. Sam married Emma Troino on April 30, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York. They had five children Phyllis, Bill, Joan, Anthony and Robert. He became affiliated with the Loyal Order of Moose on April 14, 1962 when he joined Hialeah, Fl Lodge #1074. He was a Fellow. Sam and Emma came to Moosehaven on July 27, 2010 where they resided for almost a year. Memorial Service will be held Friday, July 15, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the Moosehaven Chapel followed burial in the Moosehaven Cemetery. Services conducted by Rev. Helen Taylor and Officers of Opportunity Lodge. He is survived by his wife Emma Gennaro, a Moosehaven resident of Orange Park, Florida, Phyllis (Don) Baldwin of Duluth, Georgia, Bill (Tina) Gennaro of Inverness, Joan (Steve) Douglas of Scottsmoor, Florida, Anthony (Melissa) Gennaro of Hiram, Georgia and Robert (Terri) Gennaro of Woodstock, Georgia. Nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one on the way also survive him. Valarie Beukowski, cousin, Florida and many nieces and nephews. In Lieu of flowers please send donations to Moosehaven, 1701 Park Ave., Orange Park, Florida 32073 in Memory of Sam Gennaro or Community Hospice of Northeast Florida. Please sign the family’s online register book at www.broadusraines.com. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.